Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze
St. Augustine Grass
Hawaiian - Drug, Gynecological Aid
Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 10
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Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze
Scientific name: Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze
USDA symbol: STSE (
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Common names: St. Augustine Grass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Leaves & stems pounded, resulting juice mixed with other ingredients & taken for excessive menses.
RECRD: 7987 id: 38894